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Is the turmoil at Bethlehem Baptist Church simply the result of different theological and political convictions? Or, is it due to spiritual abuse and control at the highest levels?
In part two of my podcast on What Happened at Bethlehem Baptist, former members Steve and Janette Takata describe how an elder, Andy Naselli, reportedly disparaged and gossiped about them behind their backs.
But when they confronted Naselli with his sin, he refused to ask for forgiveness, they say. And in exclusive audio shared with The Roys Report, Naselli argues that asking for forgiveness would be "lying to make peace" because the harm he inflicted was unintentional.
The Takatas also share how an elder attacked Steve Takata personally when the couple approached the elder board with what they felt were disqualifying sins by Naselli. The Takatas say the board also effectively threatened them with church discipline if they brought a motion requesting a third-party investigation before the church.
You'll hear about these and other concerning details involving not only a high-profile church, but a college and seminary that's training future pastors.
See the documents referenced and transcript of this conversation at:
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Podcast: What Happened at Bethlehem Baptist Church? Part 1
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Full Investigation: Bethlehem Baptist Church, College & Seminary
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